NATIONAL NEWS
18,000 vapes seized in Sydney
More than half a million dollars' worth of vapes have been stopped from making it to Sydney's streets, after the seizure of a two-tonne...
Time to nominate an outstanding Murray Shire volunteer
Submissions for the Shire of Murray’s 2024 Volunteer Awards are now open.
Shire President, David Bolt said the awards were an opportunity to acknowledge the...
HEALTH
Planned surgery waitlists slashed by 85%
The NSW Government claims its overdue planned surgery waitlist has been slashed by 85% since the Surgical Care Governance Taskforce was set up 12...
FINANCE
Pension increase from today – but more needed says National Seniors
From today, the Age Pension, Veteran Payment, Disability Support Pension and Carer Payment will receive an increase due to indexation.
The maximum rate of the single...
RETIREMENT LIVING
New Edward River seniors village to open for Easter
NSW
A new independent seniors living development at Edward River in the NSW Western Riverina region is nearing completion.
Edward River Council today reported the village...
TECHNOLOGY
Tech help is on hand for Mornington Peninsula seniors
VICTORIA/MORNINGTON PENINSULA
Do you have questions about how to use your phone, tablet or laptop? Are you feeling confused about the different programs and apps...
HOME CARE
Life’s better with a plan
Why advance care planning is important for your future health care
Lynette is no stranger to planning – whether it be researching the cheapest holiday...
TRAVEL
Best mature-age travel spots revealed
Thirty-five tourism experiences have been named as the best in Australia for mature-age visitors, with WA, Queensland and South Australia dominating the winners’ list.
Australia’s...